Whitehorse Manningham Libraries welcomes Virtual Writer in Residence
Published on 14 October 2024
In partnership with the Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature Office, Whitehorse Manningham Libraries is proud to host Brett Hetherington for a virtual residency for the month of November.
Join Brett for a writing workshop or panel event and follow our socials to see what they’ve been up to!
Journalist nonfiction writing workshop with Brett Hetherington
Thu 5 Dec 2024 - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Online via Zoom
Join our workshop on journalist nonfiction style writing. Learn to craft compelling narratives that blend fact with engaging storytelling. Through exercises and discussions, you'll enhance your skills and discover how to captivate readers with real-life stories. Perfect for writers of all levels
FREE EVENT BUT BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. CLICK HERE TO BOOK.
Travel writing: capturing the essence of place. Panel with Brett Hetherington & Tim Richards
Thu 28 Nov 2024 - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Online via Zoom
Join us for an engaging panel with nonfiction author of "Slow Travels in Unsung Spain" Brett Hetherington and travel writer Tim Richards as they delve into the challenges of capturing the essence of place weaving social and cultural commentary into their narratives. Whether you’re an aspiring writer or a travel lover, this conversation promises to inspire and provide valuable insights into the intersection of storytelling and cultural observations.
FREE EVENT BUT BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. CLICK HERE TO BOOK.
About Brett:
Brett is the author of the non-fiction books “Slow Travels in Unsung Spain” and “The Remade Parent”
He is a regular commentator on Spain’s social and cultural life for Australia’s ABC Radio and a columnist for Catalonia Today magazine.
Brett is also a freelance writer and teacher. Some of his work has appeared in Monocle guides, The Australian Journalism Review, Barcelona Metropolitan and Reportage magazine.
He lives with his partner/wife Paula close to their young adult son Hugo in Catalonia’s Barcelona region.